This week in travel news: Italian pastries are causing a stir, a university city makes a compelling case for pizza, and younger Britons are moving away from the classic evening at the pub. Buon appetito! Italy is celebrated for rich regional cooking and irresistible sweets, with visitors happily queuing for gelato across the country. Yet one Italian specialty can receive less attention than it deserves: the humble pastry. Now, one fluffy treat has become a major draw for travelers, frustrating

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